Environmental & Biodiversity Specialist

R0001575 Environmental & Biodiversity Specialist (Open) We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’. We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside. Discover more about our business here:  https://nadara.com/about/ Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect. Discover more about our culture and approach here:  https://nadara.com/living-the-company/ Job Description Summary: Reporting to the HSE Corporate Manager, the Environmental & Biodiversity Specialist will be responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental and biodiversity regulations across Nadara’s onshore wind and solar assets, while proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating environmental risks associated with the Company’s operations – with particular focus on the detection and mitigation of impacts on birds, bats, and other protected flora and fauna. The Environmental & Biodiversity Specialist will collaborate closely with Nadara’s HSQE Team, Development & Construction and Country O&M teams and their respective workers, as well as with external consultants, environmental authorities, and contractors. This role will be pivotal in strengthening Nadara’s environmental management system and advancing the Organisation’s biodiversity and sustainability objectives by implementing effective strategies that promote environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement Job Description: Key responsibilities and Authorities Ensure compliance with EU environmental legislation, permits, and regulatory obligations, including Natura 2000, EIA, water, waste, and other relevant frameworks; Act as the point of contact with competent authorities for all environmental aspects of operational sites and new projects; Prepare and submit required environmental reports and follow-up action plans in coordination with local authorities; Develop, implement, and monitor Environmental Management Plans (EMP) and biodiversity action plans for construction, operation, and decommissioning phases; Coordinate and supervise biodiversity monitoring programs, including ornithological (bird) and chiropteran (bat) studies, and other flora and fauna surveys relevant to wind and solar assets; Manage and optimise fauna detection and protection systems (e.g. camera-based automatic turbine shutdown, radar, and acoustic deterrent systems for birds and bats), ensuring…